Jalalabad in Afghanistan

The Dalton Highway in Alaska

This road has a 240 mile stretch without any kind of road-side services.

The Atlantic Road in Averoey, Norway

A large wave crashes over the Atlantic Road in Averoey, Norway. Berit Roald/Reuters

A bridge on Norway's Atlantic Road is so steep and curvy that from some angles it seems to simply end. On a stormy day, gusts of wind and huge waves crash over the barricades and onto unsuspecting cars winding over the narrow bridge.

The North Yungas Highway in Bolivia

A bus takes a curve along the North Yungas highway. Reuters

The Stelvio Pass in Italy

The Stelvio Pass has 48 sharp turns in total.

Stelvio Pass snakes 9,000 feet uphill with 48 sharp turns into the Italian Alps. Don't let the stunning Alpine views distract you though, as there is only a low concrete barrier between you and the steep mountain drop.

The Guoliang Tunnel in China

The Guoliang Tunnel was hand carved.

The Widow-Maker in the United Kingdom

Confusing signs on the UK's "widow-maker."

The Vitim River Bridge in Siberia

This wooden bridge is so narrow it's barely wide enough for one car. It also doeasn't have railings. To top it off, the bridge is also iced over for most of the year thanks to Siberia's chilly climate.

Needless to say, surviving this crossing is considered a huge accomplishment. The few who have done it even created their own Facebook page to celebrate it.

Skipper's Canyon Road in New Zealand

This gravel road requires a special permit just to drive it. ChameleonsEye / Shutterstock

Skipper's Canyon Road is so dangerous that motorists must Rental car insurance won't be honored if they find that you have driven it.

The winding, barrier-less gravel road was carved by miners in the late 19th century, and it's so narrow that you might find yourself in trouble if you come face to face with another vehicle.